The World's
eyes are today focused on the United States of America as Barack Obama takes oath of
office as the 44th president of the world's biggest Democracy. The historic
event that will attract attention from all parts of the world is expected to be
witnessed by millions in the United States whilst several television channels
show a live coverage of the event. Already Obama's brother in Kenya has flown to the United States last week to be part of those
dignitaries to attend the ceremony. Since his defeat of his republican
adversary, Senator John MacCain, in the last November polls, Obama has been
busy as he forms his team that will run the future affairs of the United States. However for Barack Obama rivalry
in politics does not mean creation of enemies or enemity. Media reports have
shown Mr. Obama meeting with John MacCain as they discuss issues that many have
considered to be crucial matters affecting America: issues ranging from housing to
unemployment to Iraq and Afghanistan and especially the recession and
economic depression, among other issues. Also Obama has since appointed his
former Democratic running mate Hilary Clinton as his Secretary of State, which
is an important development given Mrs Clinton's wealth of experience and the
advantage ofkeeping the Democratic
Party and the government and the Nation intact and united in the face of all
the formidable problems confronting the United States. But for many who are monitoring
events not only in the United States, but in the world at large, Obama's
assuming power has come at a time when the world is grappling with global
financial crises coupled with wars the latest being Israel and Palestine.He
being an African-American, the Continent of Africa will perhaps look up to the
Obama presidency in tackling some of the major issues affecting them, namely
wars (rebellions), diseases and above all the economic status of Africa with
regards to donor lending and borrowing.
It is
worthwhile mentioning that the Democratic Party invited Gambia's former president, Sir Dawda
Kairaba Jawara, to attend the Democratic Convention some time last August in Denver (Colorado).
Sir Dawda
who honoured the invitation flew into the U.S accompanied by Lady Njaimeh
Jawara.
Meanwhile
the United States Embassy Banjul Office will this evening mark a celebration in
honor of the swearing in of Obama at a reception to be held at the Ambassador's
residence in Fajara. President Obama is wished a very successful tenure of
Office despite the plethora of difficult problems he will inherit.
